About WISH

A Fun and Free Healthy Lifestyle Programme for Children aged 7 -15 years

The Service

Step 1 – The Power Of Knowledge

Practical knowledge from fun activities! For the first 10 weeks we deliver MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition and Do It!). This is a successful weight management programme created by experts, which is enjoyed by many across the world.

Step 2 – The Power Of Inspiration

You can take part in a wide range of activities, such as: fun cooking, games, football, swimming, dance, boxercise, urban rebounding, walking challenge…

Step 3 – The Power Of Support

You will have friendly, enthusiastic and qualified staff to host all sessions in a fun, sensitive, safe and productive environment. Meeting other WISH families, you will find it becomes much easier to make lifestyle changes amongst supportive friends.

Eligibility

To take part in WISH, children must be between 7 to 15 years of age, have a body mass index above the healthy range and be a resident in Wolverhampton.

Contact

Parents, school nurses and family doctors can refer a child to the programme. For more information on WISH or to get a child’s BMI calculated call 01902 714433 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

About Us

Wolverhampton Inspiring and Supporting Health (WISH) is a consortium of local organisations, lead by TLC College and commissioned by Wolverhampton PCT. The partners include: School Sports Partnership, Formula GFi, West Midlands Fire Service, City of Wolverhampton College, Mind, Exercise, Nutrition and Do It! (MEND), Wolves in the Community, DC Leisure, Heantun Housing Association and the Wolverhampton Adult Education Service.

WISH is a three-year programme that aims to share expert and practical health information; encourages children and their families to adopt healthier eating habits, get more active and have fun taking part in activities such as urban rebounding and cookery sessions.

Up to 360 children a year have the chance to improve their lifestyle through achievable step-by-step changes that engage all the family.

Partner Links

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NHS HEALTH WEBSITE

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE MEND PROGRAMME WEBSITE